Suffolk Programs for Falls Prevention Month

A workshop at the Ed and Phyllis Davis Wellness Institute at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital on Sept. 22 will show participants how to reduce the risk of falling.
Taylor K. Vecsey

September is Falls Prevention Month, and the Suffolk County Department of Health Services is offering various prevention workshops across the county for senior citizens throughout the coming months. On the South Fork, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, the John Jermain Memorial Library in Sag Harbor, and the East Hampton Library are hosting events through November.

According to a release from the county, Dr. James Tomarken, the commissioner of health services, has invited the public to Suffolk's programs intended to teach senior citizens behaviors that will help reduce the risk of falls.

On Sept. 22, a workshop at the Ed and Phyllis Davis Wellness Institute at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital will show participants exercises to improve stability and balance and ways to reduce the risk of falling in the home. Registration is at 631-726-8800.

In East Hampton and Sag Harbor, Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance classes aim to increase seniors' confidence in performing everyday activities. The classes are taught by trained, certified instructors for one hour twice a week for eight weeks.